So today i m going to show you how to make a cheap and easy pvc frame to hold your cups and tumblers for you so you can easily apply the vinyl.
Applying vinyl to acrylic tumblers.
There are so many options out there that sometimes it s hard to know what to choose.
All you need for this craft is an acrylic tumbler and some vinyl.
This is a property of the cheap vinyl itself and isn t caused by the sealing process.
It s like you need another set of hands to hold the cup still and your two hands to apply the vinyl.
Well today we are going to share not just one way but three different ways you can seal your vinyl decals.
Yes vinyl will stay on mugs and tumblers provided you are using permanent adhesive vinyl.
You can seal vinyl without any problem.
Use adhesive vinyl like oracle or avery.
Find out how easy it is to apply straight and make sure to watch the video tutorial.
This is just to protect it.
Sometimes the vinyl underneath sealant might shrink a little over time.
You can apply any of them to a tumbler or mug but keep in mind none of them are dishwasher safe.
There is a common misconception that vinyl needs to breath and that therefore you shouldn t apply any sealant.
Yetis and ozark tumblers are all the rage these days.
Applying vinyl to a tumbler is a super easy and fun way to personalize your cup.
If you decide to use this sealant make sure it s 100 acrylic and not polyurethane.
In addition to my post on adhesive vinyl you ll also want to know these things for applying vinyl on an acrylic blank.
When you receive the acrylic blanks there will be an adhesive sheet covering both sides.
Be sure to take it off before applying the vinyl.
Updated january 24 2020.
For this kind of project that is going to get a lot of use.
Everyone wants to know how to seal vinyl decals.
After i have weeded my vinyl and applied the transfer tape i used a hair dryer to warm the back of the transfer tape a little bit.
I put mine on the top rack of the dishwasher and they are fine but your results may vary.
Does vinyl stay on mugs and tumblers.
When using this sealant you ll need to apply it in thin layers.
However this is false.
One of the pains of applying vinyl to cups and tumblers is the fact they like to roll away.
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